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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.56, 20,759.31 and 8,756.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.56, 20,759.31 and 8,756.58 is: 12,086.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.56 : 20,759.31 = 8,756.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.56/20,759.31 = 8,756.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.56x = 20,759.31 × 8,756.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.56x = 181,780,558.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,780,558.76/15,040.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.02

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